{"id":104626,"date":"2022-04-22T12:36:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:36:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:36:42","slug":"what-are-bb-bantams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/","title":{"rendered":"What are BB bantams?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_are_BB_bantams\" title=\"What are BB bantams?\">What are BB bantams?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Are_Old_English_bantams_friendly\" title=\"Are Old English bantams friendly?\">Are Old English bantams friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_color_eggs_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do Old English Game bantams lay?\">What color eggs do Old English Game bantams lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_are_Old_English_Game_bantams_good_for\" title=\"What are Old English Game bantams good for?\">What are Old English Game bantams good for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Which_bantams_lay_the_biggest_eggs\" title=\"Which bantams lay the biggest eggs?\">Which bantams lay the biggest eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_is_the_difference_between_chickens_and_bantams\" title=\"What is the difference between chickens and bantams?\">What is the difference between chickens and bantams?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_color_eggs_do_booted_bantams_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do booted bantams lay?\">What color eggs do booted bantams lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_is_an_OEGB_chicken\" title=\"What is an OEGB chicken?\">What is an OEGB chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_is_the_friendliest_bantam\" title=\"What is the friendliest bantam?\">What is the friendliest bantam?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Are_bantams_friendly\" title=\"Are bantams friendly?\">Are bantams friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Do_Old_English_Game_bantams_fight\" title=\"Do Old English Game bantams fight?\">Do Old English Game bantams fight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_are_Old_English_bantams_good_for\" title=\"What are Old English bantams good for?\">What are Old English bantams good for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Can_bantams_lay_blue_eggs\" title=\"Can bantams lay blue eggs?\">Can bantams lay blue eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_bantams_lay_green_eggs\" title=\"What bantams lay green eggs?\">What bantams lay green eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_bantams_lay_brown_eggs\" title=\"What bantams lay brown eggs?\">What bantams lay brown eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#How_often_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_lay_eggs\" title=\"How often do Old English Game bantams lay eggs?\">How often do Old English Game bantams lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Can_you_eat_Old_English_Game_bantams\" title=\"Can you eat Old English Game bantams?\">Can you eat Old English Game bantams?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#How_long_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_live\" title=\"How long do Old English Game bantams live?\">How long do Old English Game bantams live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Can_you_eat_bantam\" title=\"Can you eat bantam?\">Can you eat bantam?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Do_bantam_chickens_lay_large_eggs\" title=\"Do bantam chickens lay large eggs?\">Do bantam chickens lay large eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_size_eggs_do_bantams_lay\" title=\"What size eggs do bantams lay?\">What size eggs do bantams lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_chicken_lays_the_largest_egg\" title=\"What chicken lays the largest egg?\">What chicken lays the largest egg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#What_is_the_best_bantam_chicken\" title=\"What is the best bantam chicken?\">What is the best bantam chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#Should_I_get_bantams_or_chickens\" title=\"Should I get bantams or chickens?\">Should I get bantams or chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-bb-bantams\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_chicken_is_a_bantam\" title=\"How do you tell if a chicken is a bantam?\">How do you tell if a chicken is a bantam?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_BB_bantams\"><\/span>What are BB bantams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Breasted Red Old English Bantam (BB Red Old English) is <b>a breed with a rich history and a supportive enthusiastic fan base. This little chicken is a heritage breed that originated in England. The BB Red Old English was considered a game bird, meaning it was often used in cockfights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Old_English_bantams_friendly\"><\/span>Are Old English bantams friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on their fighting background, Old English Game Bantams <b>do not have the most docile and friendly personalities. This breed has been refined since cockfighting was banned and the birds do have calmer temperaments than they used to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do Old English Game bantams lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>white<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Old_English_Game_bantams_good_for\"><\/span>What are Old English Game bantams good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are <b>excellent foragers and can make short work of unwanted insects and weeds. The hens that brood are diligent and protective mothers; Roosters are protective of their flock. With their aggression bred down, roosters can be kept together. Hens get along well with each other and other breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bantams_lay_the_biggest_eggs\"><\/span>Which bantams lay the biggest eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High yielding bantam varieties include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ameraucana (4 eggs per week)<\/li>\n<li>Brahma (3 eggs per week)<\/li>\n<li>Sussex (4 or 5 eggs per week)<\/li>\n<li>Plymouth Rock (3 or 4 eggs per week)<\/li>\n<li>Australorp (4 to 5 eggs per week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>25-Feb-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_chickens_and_bantams\"><\/span>What is the difference between chickens and bantams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the difference between a chicken and a bantam? They are all chickens, the size is the only difference. <b>Bantams are smaller. Bantams are normally between one third and one half of the size of the regular standard sized fowl.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_booted_bantams_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do booted bantams lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Booted Bantam is kept for show. Hens may lay about 120 eggs per year, with an average weight of some 30 g; the colour varies from <b>tinted to white<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_OEGB_chicken\"><\/span>What is an OEGB chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Day Old <b>Old English Game Bantams. Hatching mid-February to October. Production: Old English Bantam hens lay white to light tint-colored eggs. Hens that brood are dependable setters; however, hens that don&#8217;t brood will not lay eggs. Fortunately, Old English hens typically show broodiness and are typically quite virile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_bantam\"><\/span>What is the friendliest bantam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Silkies are among the friendliest little birds you can get. Their nicknamethe lap dog of the chicken worldis certainly appropriate! Silkies come in lots of colors, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bantams_friendly\"><\/span>Are bantams friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bantams may be small but some breeds produce more egg for their size and the amount of feed they consume than large fowl chickens do, sometimes they actually win in the productivity stakes. <b>Bantams are friendly chickens and adorable, and so are their eggs. Bantams also lay eggs like any other type of chickens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Old_English_Game_bantams_fight\"><\/span>Do Old English Game bantams fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Old English Game hens are also aggressive, just like their male counterpart. Although some chicken may have a softer side and goes along with others, it will be better to separate them from other docile breeds if you want a peaceful flock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Old_English_bantams_good_for\"><\/span>What are Old English bantams good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are <b>excellent foragers and can make short work of unwanted insects and weeds. The hens that brood are diligent and protective mothers; Roosters are protective of their flock. With their aggression bred down, roosters can be kept together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bantams_lay_blue_eggs\"><\/span>Can bantams lay blue eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bantam EE, or Easter egger lays coloured eggs. I have two EE girls and they are the sweetest, one lays blue and the other green. Note, one chicken will lay the same colour for their whole life. The shade may vary a bit, but <b>a chicken will not lay a blue egg, and then a green egg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bantams_lay_green_eggs\"><\/span>What bantams lay green eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chickens That Lay Green Eggs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Isbar, also known as Silverudd Blue. Isbar (pronounced ice bar) chickens come from Sweden.  <\/li>\n<li>Favaucana, a blend of Faverolles and Ameraucana breeds.  <\/li>\n<li>Ice Cream Bars, a crossbreed between Isbar and cream Legbar chickens.  <\/li>\n<li>Ameraucana, (often confused with Easter Eggers)  <\/li>\n<li>Olive Eggers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>09-Nov-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bantams_lay_brown_eggs\"><\/span>What bantams lay brown eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cochin. <\/b><b>Bantam cochin chickens make wonderful additions to your backyard flock. They&#8217;re very friendly, and lay tiny brown eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_lay_eggs\"><\/span>How often do Old English Game bantams lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>yearly<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_Old_English_Game_bantams\"><\/span>Can you eat Old English Game bantams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4. Meat Production. While the Old English Game Bantams do have proportionately large breasts, <b>they are still too small to make good eating. If you want a small chicken to eat, Cornish Game hens make a better alternative.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Old_English_Game_bantams_live\"><\/span>How long do Old English Game bantams live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This breed is known for living a long and fruitful life; it is not uncommon for hens to reach <b>15 years of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_bantam\"><\/span>Can you eat bantam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life spans decrease as size decreases. The lifespan of a standard chicken is 8 to 15 years and bantams about 4 to 8 years. <b>Bantam chickens do lay edible eggs  about three to four bantam eggs are equal to two standard eggs. Many love to eat bantam eggs because they contain more yolk and less white.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bantam_chickens_lay_large_eggs\"><\/span>Do bantam chickens lay large eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bantam eggs in general are quite small by comparison to what you see in the grocery store. That makes sense! Smaller birds lay smaller eggs. Below you see two cochins, one a bantam and the other a regular-sized large fowl cochin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_eggs_do_bantams_lay\"><\/span>What size eggs do bantams lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the bantam, her eggs may be in the small range, or she may lay eggs that are tiny, <b>1 to 1.25 ounces or even smaller. When a recipe calls for an egg without giving a specific size (as most do), it is calling for a large egg (2 ounces or so).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_chicken_lays_the_largest_egg\"><\/span>What chicken lays the largest egg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>List of Top 10 Chicken Breeds That Lay Large Eggs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Minorca. The Minorca is the largest of the Mediterranean breeds of chicken.  <\/li>\n<li>Leghorn.  <\/li>\n<li>Lohmann Brown.  <\/li>\n<li>Production Red Chickens is Bred to be a Chicken Breeds That Lay Large Eggs.  <\/li>\n<li>Welsummer.  <\/li>\n<li>Barnevelder.  <\/li>\n<li>Delaware.  <\/li>\n<li>Buff Orpington.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_bantam_chicken\"><\/span>What is the best bantam chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Silkie Bantam<\/b> Silkie bantams are probably the most popular bantam chicken breed around today. Silkies are true bantams, and they do not have a larger counterpart. However, some silkies have been bred towards creating a near-standard size chicken. The silkie is known for its beautiful, fluffy feathers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_bantams_or_chickens\"><\/span>Should I get bantams or chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bantams are much easier to handle because of their size and lend themselves to locations where you may not want larger fowl. They work well in urban settings with smaller yards because they need less space than standard sized chickens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_chicken_is_a_bantam\"><\/span>How do you tell if a chicken is a bantam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bantam chickens are small of chickens. It varies with the breed but <b>a bantam is generally 1\/4 to 1\/5 the size of the standard sized birds. Bantam isn&#8217;t a specific type or breed of chicken, it&#8217;s a weight class. Just like in MMA and boxing it&#8217;s used to describe the little guys.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are BB bantams?Are Old English bantams friendly?What color eggs do Old English Game bantams lay?What are Old English Game bantams good for?Which bantams lay the biggest eggs?What is the difference between chickens and bantams?What color eggs do booted bantams lay?What is an OEGB chicken?What is the friendliest bantam?Are bantams friendly?Do Old&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104626"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104626\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}